Description

The Portrait and Biographical Album of Benton County, Iowa is a historical book published in 1887 by Chapman Brothers. The book is a compilation of biographical sketches and portraits of prominent citizens of Benton County, Iowa. The book aims to preserve the history of the county and its people by providing a comprehensive account of the lives and achievements of its residents.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains a brief history of the county, including its geography, topography, and early settlement. The second part consists of biographical sketches of prominent citizens of the county, including farmers, merchants, lawyers, doctors, and other professionals. Each sketch provides a detailed account of the individual's life, including their family background, education, career, and achievements.The book also includes portraits of the individuals featured in the biographical sketches. The portraits are accompanied by a brief description of the individual's life and achievements. The portraits provide a visual representation of the individuals and help readers to connect with the people whose stories are being told.Overall, the Portrait and Biographical Album of Benton County, Iowa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Benton County and its people. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the county's early settlers and prominent citizens and serves as a testament to their achievements and contributions to the community.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.